Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions
Sizzling Chinese Pepper Steak with Onions is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Asian cuisine right into your home kitchen. This recipe features tender beef strips tossed with crisp onions in a savory sauce that’s both bold and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours cooking. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a delicious meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef strips (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 large onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Toss in the beef strips and let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until soft and caramelized. Season with salt and pepper before removing from the pan.
- Increase heat to high, add remaining vegetable oil to the skillet, then add marinated beef strips. Stir-fry for about 2–3 minutes until browned.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Pour over cooked beef and simmer until thickened.
- Add sautéed onions back to the pan with the beef and sauce. Stir well and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg